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COISTRIL
Etymology
Noun
coistril (plural coistrils)
(obsolete) An inferior groom or lad employed by an esquire to carry the knight's arms and other necessaries; a coistrel.
(obsolete) A mean, paltry fellow; a coward.
Synonyms
• (paltry fellow): see coward and villain
Anagrams
• clitoris
Source: Wiktionary
Cois"tril, n. Etym: [Prob. from OF. coustillier groom or lad. Cf. Custrel.]
1. An inferior groom or lad employed by an esquire to carry the knight's arms and other necessaries. [Written also coistrel.]
2. A mean, paltry fellow; a coward. [Obs.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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